Decorative Sales Executive- Projects at Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

• In this role you will support the Sales Manager in promoting and selling a range of Decorative paint products to new, existing and specified potential large project customers. 
• The role is based in Nairobi and reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager- Decorative.

Responsibilities:

• Introduce, promote, and sell Decorative products to allocated project customers and geographical territories through regular visits and obtain market information.
• Execute sales policies and marketing activities in line with company rules and regulations to support business growth, uniformity, and business efficacy.
• Have a robust follow-up on collection per assigned targets to ensure that company working capital conditions remain healthy.
• Maintain good relationships, provide high-quality service to ongoing project sites, and attend to customers’ complaints promptly.
• Create and maintain data and be an active user of CRM
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely delivery and good customer service.
• Liaise with the client market and respond to inquiries, introducing products and services to potential projects.
• Undertake and regularly update area audits to identify market potential within own designated geographical area together with Supervisor.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for: 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. 
•  At least 3 years' relevant experience in similar role. Working in construction industry and related areas is an added advantage.

Competencies:

We are looking for someone who;

•  Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
•  Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction and able to present effectively.
•  Able to build a network of contacts and relationships to achieve objectives.
•  Adheres to Company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes this to achieve objectives.